Icons Unearthed: James Bond

Icons Unearthed: James Bond « Series from 2023

Series from 2023

Exploring how James Bond enthralled audiences for over 60 years, surviving failed partnerships, lawsuits, competition and corporate takeovers.

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A Spy is Born

James Bond began with real-life spy and anxious bridegroom Ian Fleming; it would take a bumpy road to bring this spy story to the screen.

The Man Who Wouldn't Be King

With the departure of their star, Cubby Broccoli and Harry Saltzman must find a new actor to play the super-spy.

Changing Times

Though diamonds may be forever, Connery was not; embracing the cultural changes of the '70s takes Bond to new heights, but for one producer it would be the end of an era.

Over a Cliff

With an aging actor in the lead and a new director in charge, the "Battle of the Bonds" divides the franchise before a new, gritty take on the character nearly drives it to ruin.

A Dinosaur Reborn

With a new generation of producers in charge and the fate of the studio in their hands, Pierce Brosnan has to defy expectations and revitalize the franchise.

The Blonde

Producers aquire the long-estranged film rights to Fleming's first novel, "Casino Royale"; Bond is recast with an unlikely actor; writers see if they can reinvent the spy one more time.

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